Rare Turquoise Heishi Necklace | 16”

With Armenian turquoise sources now largely closed, pieces like this represent a diminishing supply of authentically sourced material from Teghut (or Tekhut) copper-molybdenum mine in northern Armenia's Lori region. IYKYK! This natural turquoise heishi necklace features hand-cut disc beads with a soft, matte finish that highlights the stone's organic character. Unlike commercially polished turquoise strands, this piece was intentionally left matte to preserve the stone’s natural surface and character. The turquoise beads were purchased a reputable gemstone dealer specializing in turquoise and Armenian material. Multiple lots from this purchase were examined by a Polish gemological laboratory (Pracowni V immologiczna - hank Madyańchi Dalanal) reported as originating from Armenia per dealer declaration. (Photo shown) ✨ Details • Natural turquoise heishi beads • Hand-cut, irregular disc shape • Matte / lightly polished finish • Natural color variation and light matrix Why Armenian Turquoise Is Special • Historically mined in small quantities • Never industrially scaled like Arizona or Chinese turquoise • Known for clean blue to blue-green hues, often with subtle, organic matrix • Traditionally cut and traded in limited artisan lots, not factory strands Closed & Inactive Mining Most Armenian turquoise sources are now inactive or closed and rarely imported to the USA